Castaic Lake Sprint Triathlon II - TriathlonSprint


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Castaic, California
United States
Running Wilde
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 18m 24s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 40-44
Age Group Rank = 16/20
Pre-race routine:

Got registered, set up transition area,
Event warmup:

Rode 1/2 mile on bike and got the gears set, swam about 50 yds
Swim
  • 08m 22s
  • 437 yards
  • 01m 55s / 100 yards
Comments:

Started outside and in back, lots of people had the same idea. Couldnt get into rhythm and found myself heading towards the buoy line. Got tired and stopped a couple of times, used backstroke for a majority of race as the freestyle wasnt working.
What would you do differently?:

More swimming, More swimming, More swimming...open water practice as well.
Transition 1
  • 03m
Comments:

Ran from swim blind (didnt put my glasses on until I got to transition area) Washed feet, put on socks and cycling shoes, ate a Gu gel and off I went.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Bike
  • 36m
  • 10 miles
  • 16.67 mile/hr
Comments:

Got on the book and really started to hit it hard. Passed quite a few people on the bike, hit the hill and that was a bit tough but most of the way back was downhill, got some rest and hydration. Chain came off the front ring with about 1/4 mile to go, quick 30 second fix
What would you do differently?:

More biking. I put just 40 miles on this bike before race.
Transition 2
  • 02m
Comments:

T2 went extremely well. Grabbed another Gu gel and a bottle of water and headed out for the run.
What would you do differently?:

Want to try the quick type laces
Run
  • 27m 30s
  • 3 miles
  • 09m 10s  min/mile
Comments:

Run went pretty well. I noticed they were almost out of water at the aid station when I passed and there were still about 50 people behind me...not a good thing. That is why I carry my own water.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing
Post race
Warm down:

Packed up and headed home, stopped for a donut and cofee.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Swimming was a struggle. More time on the bike would be beneficial.

Event comments:

They did not plan for 214 people to show and were short on volunteers and water.




Last updated: 2008-08-13 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:08:22 | 437 yards | 01m 55s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/20
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
Suit: 2 Piece Tri Suit
Course: Along buoy line and around cone
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 0F / 0C Current:
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Bad Drafting:
Waves: Navigation:
Rounding:
T1
Time: 03:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:36:00 | 10 miles | 16.67 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/20
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
I think the bike was more like 9.5 miles instead of 10, Garmin said 9.38 and I didnt hit start until I made it to top of hill at T1
Wind:
Course: Pretty flat except the hill at the prison, looks like the hill was 1 mile in length as opposed to the 1/2 mile that was stated by the race director.
Road: Rough Dry Cadence:
Turns: Cornering:
Gear changes: Hills: Below average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:00
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes
Jumping off bike
Running with bike
Racking bike
Shoe and helmet removal Average
Running
00:27:30 | 03 miles | 09m 10s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/20
Overall: 0/
Performance: Average
Course: Pretty flat out and back.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race? Ok
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? No
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? No
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 3